Judy M. (menzrob) - , reviewed on 8/16/2010 + 80 more book reviews

Loved it! Reminded me in various ways of the books Water for Elephants and The Red Scarf, both of which I also enjoyed. The Madonnas of Leningrad takes place in the present, but reflects back to the time of the main character's life during the siege of Leningrad. In spite of the extreme hardships of the time, she not only survives, but manages to keep love, hope, and compassion alive in some very unique ways. Throughout the book she amazed me with her resilience. I liked her family very much too, especially her husband. So glad someone recommended this to me.

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